Two Kinds
What country does the mother come from?
China
Why does Mrs. Jones kick Roger square in his "blue jean sitter."
Because he tries to rob her.
What did Maurice and Laura do together every Monday after they met?
They would go out to eat.
A speech made in honor of someone is a _______.
toast
Define the word:Narrative
Story
What does the mother do for Old Chong so he will teach her daughter piano?
She cleans his house for him.
In what city does "Thank You Ma'am" take place?
Harlem/New York City
What was Maurice's favorite part about visiting Laura's sisters' house?
The big dining room table.
What is an effective strategy used to write a summary?
The 5W strategy
Define the word: setting
Where the story takes place
What type of haircut does Jeing-Mei have in the beginning of the story? (Hint: it is a famous Disney character)
Peter Pan
Why does Roger try to rob Mrs. Jones?
He wanted the money for some blue suede shoes.
What item does the old Chinese proverb says connects two people who are destined to meet?
An invisible thread.
What is the short response protocol? (Hint: Two steps)
Step 1: Restate the question into a statement
Step 2: Answer the question
Define the word: moral
The lesson of a story.
What does the mother give the daughter for her 30th birthday as a sign of forgiveness?
The piano.
What is Mrs. Jones' full government name?
Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones
What two eateries did Laura take Maurice the day they first met?
McDonald's and Haagen-Daz
A speech where a character in a movie, play, or TV show reveals their thoughts and feelings.
Monologue
Define the word: Inference
A guess or prediction
Who is the child prodigy that Jeing-Mei's mother wants her to be like? (Hint: there is a cherry soda-drink named after her)
Shirley Temple
What is the first thing Mrs. Jones notices about Roger's physical appearance?
That his face is dirty.
What happened to Maurice's mom when he was young?
She passed away.
Name all 6 steps to the narrative plot diagram/story mountain (the sequence of a narrative)
Exposition, Rising Action 1, Rising Action 2, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
Define the word: Dialogue
Speech between characters in a narrative.